CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Volkswagen Jetta has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 439 complaints with NHTSA, including 27 crashes, 14 fires, 35 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (137 reports).
2000 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Most common 2000 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Problem areas named in the 439 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 137 |
| Visibility | 79 |
| Electrical System | 67 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 |
| Air Bags | 46 |
| Power Train | 41 |
| Exterior Lighting | 35 |
| Equipment | 24 |
| Structure | 21 |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving with the front driverâs side seat heater activated, the seat became extremely hot. The contact started smelling a burning odor coming from the seat. The contact felt a hole in the seat, which burned the contact's middle finger. The contact immediately pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contactâs back started burning due to the extreme heat of the seat back. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a hole in his jacket and approximately four holes that had formed in the front driver seat due to the seat heater failure. The contact was not treated for the burns to his back. The contact stated that two d
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE RECENTLY AND HAVE NOTICED A DISTINCT DIESEL SMELL WHEN IDLING OR DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. SMELLS STRONG LIKE LEAKING DIESEL FUEL. THE CAR IDLES VERY ROUGH AND SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THERE IS A VERY BAD ODOR WHENEVER I ENTER THE VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE CAR WILL STALL AND I MIGHT BE IN AN UNSAFE POSITION DURING TRAFFIC. I THINK THE CLUTCH MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. IT SOUNDS VERY LOUD. THE VEHICLE HAS 260,000 MILES. DIESLS ARE SUPPOSED TO RUN FOREVER BUT I FEEL LIKE I BOUGHT A LEMON.
VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS SPORADICALLY WHENEVER THE FUEL GUAGE READS 3/8 OR LESS. BOTH MY VW CAR DO THE EXACT SAME THING. IT IS COMMON KNOWLEDGE THIS OCCURS WITH MOST VW CARS. EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.
MY VEHICLE KEPT OVER HEATING URNS OUT IT WAS THE COOLING SYSTEM I HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER PUMP AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIMING BELT AND RADIATOR..
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE AND WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DAY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE, ABS, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS, ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER OFFERED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE IF THE CONSUMER BOUGHT THE PARTS. THE CONSUMER DECLINED. *JS
2000 Volkswagen Jetta questions
Does the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 439 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (137), Visibility (79), Electrical System (67).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Volkswagen Jetta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.